Christmas Every Day

I was gifted a Max Lucado devotional titled Grace For The Moment which I faithfully read every day because I am always in need of more grace. Today his topic is the topic of this blog which reminded me of how every day really is Christmas.

It was intended to be only the day our savior was born but has since been turned into a holiday that often is dominated by Santa Claus, Christmas trees and gift exchanges. These are all inherently good things but it takes away from the true meaning of that day. In a remote location, in a very poor setting, and with not much fanfare except a star pointing the way for the wise men, God came down to earth.

In so doing he demonstrated the radical love he has for us and the examples of how to live by following the life of Jesus. Plus he changed so called religion into a spiritual awakening, including that redemption can be freely received by acceptance of him and making him our Lord.

Thus, if we do, we are living Christmas every day because we have received the gifts of forgiveness, grace, mercy, hope and a knowing that our future is secure. They were all wrapped up in that baby in the manger and unwrapped through the cross and resurrection. Every day we walk and talk as men and women who should become living gifts to others by our walk and testimony because of him.

That way, as he planned it, we spread the cheer, spread the news that Santa has already visited us and he keeps coming back with his mighty "reign dear" as the Lord and redeemer of our lives.

That's all the gifts we really need that bring Christmas to our house every day!